My Brief History

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Stephen Hawking shares his extraordinary life story, from his childhood in post-war London to becoming a world-renowned scientist. This memoir offers a rare glimpse into the man behind the fame, revealing his early years, personal challenges, and groundbreaking work.

A candid and insightful look at Stephen Hawking's life and scientific journey.

My Brief History is filled with rarely seen photographs and tells the story of Hawking’s remarkable path. It introduces readers to the curious boy nicknamed ‘Einstein’ by his classmates, the playful scientist who once bet a colleague on the existence of black holes, and the young husband and father finding his way in academia.

With his signature wit and humility, Hawking reflects on the difficulties he faced after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease at twenty-one. He shares how the looming prospect of an early death motivated him to push through numerous scientific breakthroughs.

The memoir also explores the creation of his famous work, A Brief History of Time, one of the most iconic books of the twentieth century. Clear, intimate, and wise, My Brief History invites readers into the personal universe of one of the greatest minds of our time.

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